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Ingredients 3-1/4 cups chicken stock, divided1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion (about 1 small)3 tablespoons butter, divided1 garlic clove, minced3/4 cup dried tart cherries1/3 cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons tawny port wine1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/3 cup minced fresh parsley Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 2-1/4 cups stock and rice to a boil....

Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds whole chicken wings1 cup maple syrup2/3 cup chili sauce2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons paprika1/4 teaspoon pepperOil for deep-fat fryingOptional: Thinly sliced green onions and lime wedges Preparation Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large saucepan, combine the syrup, chili sauce, lime juice and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup....

Ingredients 24 miniature vanilla wafers or gingersnap cookies1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheeseSugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg, lightly beaten1/3 cup heavy whipping cream4 teaspoons confectioners’ sugarChocolate curls, optional Preparation Place wafers flat side down in paper-lined miniature muffin cups; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar substitute until smooth. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons Italian seasoning3/4 cup 2% milk8 turkey breast cutlets (2 ounces each)1/4 cup olive oil Preparation In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Pour milk into another shallow bowl. Dip turkey in milk, then roll in crumbs. In a large skillet, cook turkey in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 2 ounces bulk pork sausage2 large eggs2 tablespoons chopped tomato2 tablespoons chopped onion2 teaspoons canned chopped green chilesDash pepper2 slices American cheese2 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed3 tablespoons salsa3 tablespoons sour cream Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, tomato, onion, chiles and pepper. Add to the skillet; cook and stir until set. Place a cheese slice on each tortilla....

Ingredients 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3 tablespoons sugar, divided1/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter3 large egg yolks1 cup half-and-half cream, heated to lukewarmChopped nuts for garnishICING:1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Dissolve yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in milk; set aside. Combine flour, salt and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat the egg yolks into the cream; add to the flour mixture along with the yeast mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon sugar3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg1 cup buttermilk1 tablespoon butter, meltedAssorted fresh fruit Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and butter. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. To form each butterfly wing, pour 2 tablespoons of batter onto a lightly greased hot griddle. Pour 1 tablespoon of batter below and touching the larger one....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 cup chopped butternuts or walnutsFrosting of your choice Preparation In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in....

Ingredients 1 cup butterscotch chips1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg2 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flourFROSTING:3/4 cup shortening1/4 cup water2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups confectioners’ sugarPaste food coloring Preparation In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips; cool for 10 minutes. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Beat in melted chips. Gradually add flour; mix well....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-3/4 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed5 to 6 tablespoons ice waterBACON TOFFEE:1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter2 cups sugarDash salt2 cups unsalted butter, cubed2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractFILLING:3 large egg yolks1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1/3 cup all-purpose flourDash salt1 cup 2% milk1/3 cup unsalted butter, cubed1 teaspoon vanilla extractSweetened whipped cream Preparation For crust, in a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds) 3 teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil2-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)3 cups uncooked instant rice1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry3 large eggs, beaten Preparation Place chicken in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2-3 hours. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, oregano, basil and 1 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 5 medium apples 1 c. candy of your choice 14 oz. package caramels 2 tbsp. water Preparation Step 1Insert a Popsicle stick into the stem end of each apple. Place candy toppings on a sheet of wax paper.Step 2Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and mist it with nonstick cooking spray.Step 3Combine caramels and water in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth; remove saucepan from heat....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon caraway seeds2 eggs1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer3 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, sugar and caraway seeds. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, beer and butter until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup roasted salted almonds2 to 3 teaspoons ground cardamom1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided1 large egg1 jar (10 ounces) seedless blackberry spreadable fruit1 tablespoon lemon juice3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup flour and almonds; pulse until almonds are finely ground. Add cardamom, salt and remaining flour; pulse until combined. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk4 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon salt7-1/2 to 8 cups all-purpose flour2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milkHalved candied cherriesToasted sliced almonds Preparation Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, sugar, butter, cardamom, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup molasses2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard1 tablespoon cider vinegar1 pork tenderloin (1 pound) Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the molasses, mustard and vinegar; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 20-27 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally....

Ingredients 4 cups fresh cauliflowerets2 tablespoons plain yogurt2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, salt and garlic powder....

Ingredients 11 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 shortbread crust (9 inches) or graham cracker crust (9 inches)1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling Preparation In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping; spoon into crust. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate until serving.

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie fillingAdditional confectioners’ sugar Preparation Bake pastry shells according to package directions. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract. With a fork, carefully remove the circular top of each baked shell and set aside. Remove any soft layers of pastry inside shells and discard....

Ingredients 10 ounces uncooked fettuccine1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons grated lemon zest3 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with garlic salt....